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    Avana Sushi

    4.2 (1.1k reviews)
    InexpensiveJapanese, Sushi Bars
    Open 11:00 am - 9:45 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Special rolls
    Michael R.

    Great spot for good sushi at a very reasonable price! The Miso soup was very good and the filling of the crab rangoons was perfect. Theres a huge menu selection so we just picked some special rolls and they were all very fresh. The service was a little slow and there were only 2 tables in the restaurant so it seems more of a take out spot. Would definitly stop in again or pick up for take out. No frills type of place but good food!

    Mariana S.

    There's just something about mango in a sushi roll that always does it for me. Great sushi and prices.

    Salmon sashimi, white tuna sashimi, tobiko sashimi, uni sashimi
    Jimmy N.

    For $40 you get 6 nigiris, 12 assorted sashimi, and one spicy rainbow maki. It's such a good deal! The sashimi tasted fresh and the spicy rainbow maki was pretty good. Highly recommend getting this! The price is unbeatable.

    Miso Soup
    Thomas T.

    Avana is hidden inside a corner location with other smaller vendors. There's very limited seating and many people order takeout from here. If you can get a seat, it feels wholesome supporting a really small business. The food is very affordable with a good selection on the menu. The miso soup came out very hot, perfect on a cold night. The sushi was prepared quickly and tasted good for the price. Don't expect anything fancy here.

    Spicy crabmeat avo roll  Spicy salmon avo roll
    Katie H.

    We came for their lunch special (pricing in attached image, 11-3). The restaurant is located inside along with multiple other small restaurants. There was limited bar seating and one small table so if you have a group it might be easier to grab/go for takeout. They accept card/cash at this location. The lunch special was delish and came with a yummy miso soup. Each roll comes with 8 pieces. We ordered one special with sides and the sides were a bit small (2 gyoza and a small scoop of seaweed salad), but with the miso soup we left all feeling full! Recommend the shrimp avo roll :)

    Avocado Salad
    Melissa G.

    Amazing sushi! If you are craving really good sushi go here!!! I got take out and was not disappointed at all! The fish was fresh with the best taste. The quality was amazing as well! Hoping to make it in to actually sit down instead of just take out because I can't imagine if the take out was this good it must be even more amazing if we went and sat down.

    Woo K.

    There really isn't much of an ambiance. It's a shared space with other restaurants. The seating is extremely limited and cramped. But tbh I welcomed it all. I don't mind the cramped spaces. The food product was ok. For the price? Sure. But definitely can tell the quality wasn't top tier. I've had cheap sushi places and this has to be like mid range. Don't get me wrong, I'm not expecting the best of the best. But some parts of the meal I felt like just chewing as fast as I could. The only saving grace is the Inari roll, and the spicy tuna roll. That's it. Would I come back? Prob not.

    Sushi
    Filipe V.

    This place was alright, nothing fancy. Miso soup was served in a coffee cup, and gave a small styrofoam plate for the sauce dish, which the sauce dish itself was a flimsy gray plastic piece. Gyoza dumplings were decent, but didn't like the sauce that came with it, as it tasted a little strange. However, I really did like the miso soup. I had an upset stomach before having lunch here, and as simple as it was, it did the trick. Eel sauce was good, but the sushi itself was underwhelming and didn't taste much from it.

    Regular Maki Platter
    Maddie V.

    For the price and quality it's really hard to beat Avana sushi. The fish and rolls are always so good without having to break the bank. It's not going to be the best sushi you've ever had but it's still pretty high quality. 48 pieces on the maki regular platter only costs 37$ and is worth every penny. If you come here also treat yourself to one of the chefs special rolls because everyone that I've tried so far has been so worth it!

    Crabmeat mango avocado
    Adina S.

    I ordered from Avana Sushi on UberEats. They were running a buy one, get one free promotion for the crabmeat mango avocado maki rolls, so I decided to order four rolls... and then I ate them all at once. I was happy to see that my order was correct because I've had some issues with restaurants not honoring promotions in the past. The sushi rolls were pretty fresh. Some sushi with mango that I've had from elsewhere hasn't tasted so fresh, but this mango was actually really great! It provided a nice balance with the avocado and crabmeat. The rice was cooked perfectly and the rolls were perfectly composed. The pickled ginger and wasabi were pretty standard, but added some great flavor. I'd like to try this place in person, but I think it's a great option for delivery, too!

    Lunch special

    This is a super small hole in the wall place with a really good deal for lunch specials. I got the spicy salmon avocado roll (spicy mayo on the side) and the spicy tuna avocado roll and edamame and pork gyoza for my sides, and it also comes with miso soup all for $15. The miso soup wasn't my fav and the sides were good not great, but the rolls were good and hit the spot when u want some simple sushi rolls. I think it's definitely worth it for the price!!

    Fancy Salmon Maki - Crab meat, avocado, and cucumber. Topped with fresh salmon, special sauce, and tobiko.
    Megan Z.

    If you're looking for a solid, no-frills sushi spot, you have to give Avana a try! We decided to give them a try a few weeks ago, however Uber picked up the wrong order. Avana has a semi-large menu with something for every sushi lover! We always like to start with appetizers. Avana has favorites like pork gyoza, edamame, shrimp shumai, and shrimp tempura. We did an order of the Edamame, Shrimp Shumai, and the Pork Gyoza. The edamame were steamed perfectly. My only complaint would be that they were NOT salted. Most places I've been to always salt the steamed edamame. The Shrimp Shumai was ordered "steamed" and it arrived perfectly. Not undercooked or overdone! We ordered the Pork Gyoza "Pan Fried" and they were done perfectly, not too greasy. The dipping sauce was also phenomenal. If you're looking for something lighter, they do have a nice selection of soups and salads. You'll find Miso Soup and Pork, Chicken, or Shrimp Dumpling Soup. If you like salad, they have you covered. You'll find seaweed salad, a classic house salad, crab and avocado salad, spicy tuna salad, spicy salmon salad, and spicy sashimi salad. If you're a vegetarian you'll be thrilled to know they also have a selection of Vegetarian Maki rolls! My favorite category here is the raw and cooked Maki rolls. They offer solid, classic Maki rolls and a few "specialty" maki. The prices are very reasonable. A few of my favorites are the Spicy Crabmeat Avocado, Shrimp Tempura Roll, Rock n Roll, and the Fancy Salmon Maki. All the Maki rolls are incredibly fresh and flavorful. You get 8-Pieces per maki roll. You can't go wrong with any of the "Specialty" maki rolls! The salmon, tuna, and other fish are super fresh, no issues in terms of freshness. If you're looking to share sushi with a date or friends, they've got you covered. They offer combos and platters of varying size. If you're looking to cut out the rice, they also have a small selection of "Naruto Rolls" that are rolled with cucumber sheet. If you're a fan of sushi and/or sashimi, they have a phenomenal selection of fresh sushi and sashimi. The Salmon and Tuna sushi were both excellent, generous portion. The sashimi comes with three pieces per order. The sushi comes with two pieces per order. You'll also find a solid selection of sushi bar entrees, combos, and platters. There truly is something for every taste and appetite! I would highly recommend Avana for a solid, no-frills sushi spot. We ordered it via delivery and everything was fresh, hot, and packaged perfectly! I look forward to ordering here again VERY soon!

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    I go here all the time for solid cheap takeout sushi. The lunch specials are a great deal

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    Best sushi in Boston highly recommend and I have traveled all over the world for sushi.

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